2005 Mini One vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Mini One and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Mini One and 2005 Volkswagen Golf are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Mini One. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Mini One. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini One. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini One.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mini One | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Mini | Volkswagen |
Model | One | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |